Data center developments on hold? Cumberland County weighs moratorium

News Clip1:50ABC11·Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC·5/18/2026

Cumberland County officials are considering implementing a temporary moratorium on new data center developments. This move follows the City of Fayetteville's recent vote to pause similar projects within its jurisdiction.

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Cumberland County officials are considering a temporary halt on new data center developments, just two weeks after the City of Fayetteville voted to pause on similar projects. https://abc11.com/post/data-center-developments-hold-cumberland-county-weighs-moratorium/19126573/ Download: https://abc11.com/apps/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc11_wtvd/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abc11_wtvd TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc11_eyewitnessnews X: https://x.com/ABC11_WTVD